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hang

[heɪŋ]

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noun

  • The way in which something hangs.

    Example: This skirt has a nice hang.
  • A grip, understanding.

    Example: He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations.
  • An instance of ceasing to respond to input.

    Example: We sometimes get system hangs.
  • A sharp or steep declivity or slope.

  • A mass of hanging material.

  • The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.

    Example: I don't give a hang.

verb

  • To be or remain suspended.

    Example: The lights hung from the ceiling.
  • To float, as if suspended.

    Example: The smoke hung in the room.
  • (of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.

  • To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.

    Example: He hung his head in shame.
  • To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

    Example: Hang those lights from the ceiling.
  • To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.

    Example: The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree.
  • To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.

    Example: You will hang for this, my friend.
  • (used in maledictions) To damn.

  • To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.

    Example: Are you busy, or can you hang with me?  I didn't see anything, officer. I was just hanging.
  • To exhibit (an object) by hanging.

  • To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).

    Example: Let's hang this cute animal design in the nursery.
  • To decorate (something) with hanging objects.

    Example: Let's hang the nursery with some new wallpaper.
  • To remain persistently in one's thoughts.

  • To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.

    Example: One obstinate juror can hang a jury.
  • To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.

    Example: The computer has hung again. Not even pressing ++ works.  When I push this button the program hangs.
  • To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.

    Example: The program has a bug that can hang the system.
  • To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

    Example: If you move there, you'll hang your rook.
  • To be vulnerable to capture.

    Example: In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs.
  • Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.


hang

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noun

  • Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.


hang

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noun

  • Name and trademark of a musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG.